| Once you experience an accident there are so many | | | | might sound a little weird, but you never know how |
| things you have to worry about. There could be | | | | things will go. You will want to note what time you |
| injuries, damage to your car and if it is your fault | | | | contacted your insurance company and who you |
| there is the guilt and financial worry. Even if it isn't | | | | talked to and what was discussed. The first thing |
| your fault it is difficult to put time into repairs and the | | | | you will want to note is the documentation of the |
| medical things you have to deal with. Then you have | | | | accident and keep all of the paper work from the |
| to fill out all of the paper work and start working | | | | police and the other person. |
| with auto insurance companies. Whether you are | | | | 3. Do all that you can to further the claims process. |
| dealing with auto insurance in Washington or any | | | | Make the phone calls, get quotes, shop around and |
| other state there are some of the same concerns | | | | get things moving so that you don't have to out a |
| and with insurance claims. Let's take a look at a few | | | | car very long. It's the saying of, "The squeaky wheel |
| tips for working with a claim: | | | | gets the attention." |
| 1. Call your insurance company as soon as possible. | | | | 4. Remember to include everything in your loss |
| Most insurance company's want you to contact them | | | | estimates. If it is totaled then you will you might be |
| within 48 hours. In fact, there can be a time limit | | | | entitled to the sales tax and registration fees. |
| requirement of 48 hours. This needs to be your very | | | | 5. Give the adjuster and insurance company the |
| first priority after filling out the paper work wit the | | | | benefit of the doubt, but stay on top of things. |
| police. | | | | Whether it is auto insurance in Washington, Idaho or |
| 2. This is a step that several people don't do, but it is | | | | New York these tips will apply. |
| well worth your time to do it. Keep a journal. This | | | | |